Spaghetti with Clams and Cherry Tomatoes

Easy

30m

Spaghetti with Clams and Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

4 people

  • 360 g Spaghetti
  • 1 kg Clams
  • 400 g Mutti Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 Gloves Garlic
  • 40 g Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Parsley
  • Salt
  • Chili

Made with

Method

  • 1

    Place the clams in a large container, add cold water and a spoonful of salt and leave for two hours so that the clams expel all the sand

  • 2

    Place a clove of garlic in a pan with a drizzle of oil, a few sprigs of parsley, and the clams. Cover with a lid, and cook them over a medium / high heat, turning off the heat as soon as they open. Keep a few shells aside for decoration and de-shell the rest of the clams. Filter the water with a strainer and a cheesecloth to remove any leftover sand.

  • 3

    Finely slice a clove of garlic and place it in a pan with 30g of extra virgin olive oil. Add the Mutti Cherry Tomatoes, a sprinkle of salt, and, if you like, a pinch of chili pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.

  • 4

    Cook the spaghetti for half of the cooking time reported on the pack, then add them to the pan with the cherry tomatoes using tongs. Add the clam water and continue cooking the pasta as if it were a risotto for the remaing cooking time of the spaghetti, while gradually adding ladles of the pasta cooking water.

  • 5

    When the pasta is al dente and the sauce is creamy, add the clams, chopped parsley and serve hot with a drizzle of oil. Serve it hot!

Discover the origin of Spaghetti with Clams recipe

Spaghetti with clams and cherry tomatoes is a classic Italian dish that is both simple and delicious. It originates from the coastal regions of Italy, where fresh seafood is abundant and readily available. This dish combines the briny taste of clams with the juiciness and lively flavour of Mutti Cherry Tomatoes resulting in a harmonious balance of flavors.

Tips for perfect Spaghetti with Clams and Cherry Tomatoes

  1. RISOTTATURA: HOW TO OBTAIN A CREAMY SAUCE To get the creamiest result, we suggest using the “risottatura” technique. To do this, simply cook the pasta in boiling salted water for half the time indicated and continue cooking them in the pan with the sauce, gradually adding ladles of the pasta water. Tip in the tip: we suggest only adding the clams at the end so as not to risk overcooking them and to maintain their delicious softness.
  2. AL DENTE: THE ONLY WAY TO EAT SPAGHETTI Another important tip is to cook the spaghetti until it is al dente. This means that it is cooked through but still has a bit of bite to it. Overcooked spaghetti can ruin the texture of the dish, so make sure to pay attention to the cooking time.
  3. SEASONING: HOW TO FINALIZE A MASTERPIECE Finally, be sure to season the dish well with salt and pepper, parsley and finish it off with a drizzle of high-quality olive oil. This will help to enhance the flavors of the clams and cherry tomatoes, and give the dish a wonderful depth of flavor. For a touch of freshness, you can also add a light sprinkle of lemon zest.

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